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PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course
After your first few scuba dives, you soon want to explore a bit deeper.
There’s something exciting and mysterious about the depth that attracts dives.
We have a number of wrecks in New Zealand at around the 30-35 metre depth so the Deep Diver specialty gives you the knowledge and skills to be able to enjoy these whilst ensuring you plan your dive and dive your plan.
What You Learn
- Techniques for diving in the deeper range of 18-40 metres
- Deep scuba diving equipment considerations
- Experience in planning, organising and making at least four deep dives (under Instructor supervision)
In addition to previewing skills you’ll practice with your instructor, the PADI Deep Dive crewpack serves as an ongoing reference guide for deep diving in a variety of conditions and environments.
You’ll also find the answers to common questions such as :
- Is it true that ascending no faster than your bubbles is a good ascent rate?
- Can a slow ascent replace a safety stop?
Equipment You Will Need
- Your standard scuba equipment (BCD, regulator, fins, mask, snorkel etc)
- A dive computer
- A dive light
To enroll in the PADI Deep Diver course, you must be 15 years or older and have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation).
